- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Farmington Hills, MI
North Farmington High School
Federal NCES profile for North Farmington High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261407005045
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Farmington High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #7 of 11
- public schools in Farmington Hills · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 27.4%
- free-lunch eligible
North Farmington High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Farmington High School ranks #7 of 11 public schools in Farmington Hills, MI.
School address
District: Farmington Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261407005045 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
North Farmington High School held near 1,229 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-39 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 76.6 → 70.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-39 students YoY 261407005045 · Farmington Hills, MI High · MID · TRAD
1,157 enr · 15.2:1 · 27.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Farmington High School (1,470 students)
North Farmington High School held near 1,229 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-39 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 76.6 → 70.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
North Farmington High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Farmington Hig
Farmington High School
1,470 students
- This school
North Farmington High School
1,157 students
- Farmington Ste
Farmington Steam Academy
714 students
- Hillside Eleme
Hillside Elementary School
682 students
- Power Middle S
Power Middle School
621 students
- Warner Middle 559
Warner Middle School
559 students
What this shows North Farmington High School reports 1,157 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Farmington High School compares
North Farmington High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.4% | ▼ 50% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,157 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,157
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 34% in Michigan - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,604
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 289 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.4%
African American 32.8%
Asian 10.1%
Two or More 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 46.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.2, North Farmington High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
District finance for Farmington Public School District reports $17,604 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Farmington High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Farmington Steam Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillside Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Power Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Warner Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Farmington High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in Farmington Hills
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,157 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about North Farmington High School
How many students attend North Farmington High School?
North Farmington High School has 1,157 students enrolled. It is a high school in Farmington Hills, MI. CCD year-over-year: 1,268 (2022-23) → 1,229 (2023-24), nearly flat (-39).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Farmington High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Farmington High School is 15.2:1, which is 13% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Farmington High School?
27.4% of students at North Farmington High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Farmington High School?
The largest demographic group at North Farmington High School is White at 46.4% of enrollment, in Farmington Hills, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Farmington High School?
North Farmington High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Farmington High School rank among public schools in Farmington Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, North Farmington High School ranks #7 of 11 public schools in Farmington Hills, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Farmington Hills on the city page.
What other schools are in Farmington Public School District?
Besides North Farmington High School, Farmington Public School District also operates Farmington High School (1,470 students), Farmington Steam Academy (714 students), and Hillside Elementary School (682 students). See the Farmington Public School District district page for the complete list.